Quebec retiree Marcel Mailloux decided to test the law's limits and was charged for being naked in a location that could be seen by others. (QMI Agency)

MONTREAL -- A nudist from Repentigny, Que., who tried to convince a Quebec court judge of his right to live nude, both in his house and on his property, lost his court battle Wednesday.

The judge found Marcel Mailloux, 63, guilty of nudity and forbade him from wandering nude inside or outside his house.

The retiree had decided to test the law's limits and was charged for being naked in a location that could be seen by others.

Mailloux argued that, because he was on his property, he could do what he wanted.

Though the man's property is somewhat private, neighbours complained because they could see the naked man from their windows.

Some neighbours even avoided having company, especially children, because they worried about offending their guests.

To satisfy the demands of his neighbours, Mailloux increased the height of his fences. However, that contravened a municipal bylaw governing fence height and the man soon found himself in trouble with the city.

In court Wednesday, the man's neighbours testified about the difficulties they face because of Mailloux's lifestyle.

When Mailloux testified, he admitted having been naked at home and said he knew his neighbours could see him.

The judge also convicted Mailloux of one count of breach of conditions and refusing to be fingerprinted.

Mailloux was given a two-year suspended sentence.